Investigators said the crash happened about 8 p.m. at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Meadow Street. They said a man walking across Lincoln was in the crosswalk when struck, but the driver didn't stop and fled from the scene.

"It looks like he was hit approximately 20 feet from the crosswalk to the inbound side of Lincoln Avenue," Pittsburgh Police Department Sgt. Mike Pilyih said.

The victim was hospitalized in critical condition.

Police said the vehicle involved in the crash is a gray late '90s model Jeep Grand Cherokee with rust holes over the wheel wells and molding on the right side being held on by twine or wire.

The driver was described as an African-American man, 5 feet 11 inches tall, with a thin build, mustache and wearing glasses.

Police said the driver is reportedly looking for a body shop to repair the vehicle.

Investigators said they're still working to determine what happened, including why the pedestrian stepped into traffic while the signal was green.

"We do know the vehicles, according to witnesses, were traveling through a green light, but we're just not sure at this time," Pilyih said.

No skid marks were found at the scene of the crash, which authorities said means the driver didn't hit the brakes before hitting the man.

Anyone with information is asked to contact homicide detectives at 412-323-7161 or collision investigators at 412-937-3051.